
Costs & Aid
The Payoff Is Priceless
It’s hard to put a number on the worth of a Carnegie MellonÌýeducation. Ìý"Invaluable" sums it up nicely. ÌýAttending Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë is a proven investment in your future, and we work to ensure that this investment is available to anyone who hopes to pursue it.
$20,000
Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë graduates have, on average, less than $20,000 in student loan debt - the national average is $37,000.
$111,064
The 2023 graduating class had an average starting salary of $111,064.
91%
91% of our class of 2023 were employed or continuing education within six months of graduation.
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No matter your situation, a Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë education can be surprisingly affordable.Ìý
Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë has bolstered our investment in undergraduate financial aid by over 86% in the last 10 years – from $75.7 million in fiscal year 2015 to $141.1 million in fiscal year 2024.Ìý
This investment has allowed us to create the Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë Pathway Program(opens in new window) — an initiative designed to help any deserving student be able to attend Carnegie Mellon, regardless of socioeconomic background.
Cost & Aid Fundamentals
Everything you need to know and want to ask.
Net Price Calculator
Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë offers a Net Price Calculator to give students and families a better idea of what their actual cost might be. ÌýThis tool is intended for U.S. citizens, eligible non-citizens and permanent residents who plan on pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree but haven't yet applied to Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë.

If You’re Willing, We’ll Find a Way
We offer all kinds of help for all sorts of circumstances.

"Money was a large factor for me. The resources, connections and experiences I had at Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë were well worth it based on my aid."